Cindy Williams Timeline

Aug. 22, 1947: Cynthia Jane Williams is born in Van Nuys, California.

1965: Gradutes from high school in Encino, California.

1973: Appears in the film American Graffiti as Ron Howard's girlfriend.

1974: Appears as a "fast girl" along with Penny Marshall on the sitcom Happy Days.

1976: Begins playing "Shirley Feeney" on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley.

Late 1970s-early 1980s: Dates comedian Andy Kaufman.

1982: Marries Bill Hudson.

1982: Gives birth to Emily Hudson.

1983: Leaves Laverne & Shirley to focus on motherhood.

1986: Gives birth to son Zachary Hudson.

1995: With husband Bill Hudson, develops and produces a remake of Father of the Bride, starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.

Dec. 13, 2000: Files for divorce from Bill Hudson, citing "irreconcilable differences".

Oct. 2005: Appears on Ronn Owens' talk show on KGO Radio in San Francisco and claims it is the highlight of her career.